Events in Istanbul during 2012

While traveling in Istanbul, visitors have the opportunity to accumulate knowledge on the city of Istanbul and immerse themselves in the most popular events in Istanbul.

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There is surely a festival or event to suit everybody 's taste. The most wonderful part of this is that everything is easily accessible with your car hire! Check here for more events taking place in Turkey. Why not participate in the festivals and celebrations organised by the city of your choice? Learn more about the traditions, cultures and ways of the locals.

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January

Epiphany (6th January) – This holy event in Istanbul is held on the banks of the Golden Horn and is a big celebration in the Orthodox calendar. The baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan is celebrated by a ceremony in Istanbul with the presence of the elder figure of the Greek Orthodox Church.

July

International Eurasia Culture Festival – This cultural event in Istanbul is a gathering of over 60 associations from overseas and features ballet, dance and various other fields.
Bosphorus Cross Continental – A three discipline race incorporating sailing, swimming and rowing from Asia to Europe. A very popular annual event in Istanbul. (www.bosphorus.cc)

February

Istanbul Fashion Week – Fashion designers are drawn to this annual clothes event in Istanbul.

August

Independence Day (30th August) – This annual event honours Turkey’s historic victory over Greece in 1922.

March

International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival – Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace is the host for this annual food event in Istanbul. Internationally acclaimed chefs challenge renowned Turkish chefs and showcase their dishes giving visitors the chance to explore new food. (www.istanbulgastronomyfestival.com)
Artbosphorus – This popular event in Istanbul is a contemporary fair of modern art. (www.artbosphorus.com)
Istanbul Jewellery Show – Lovers of jewellery will enjoy this interesting event in Istanbul that takes place in Spring and Autumn. (www.istanbuljewelryshow.com)

September

International Istanbul Poetry Festival – An important literary festival in Istanbul that invites more than 40 writers from all over the globe to partake in this poetry workshop. (www.istanbulsiirfestivali.org)

April

Garden World – Gardening equipment is displayed at this exhibition event in Istanbul, which takes place in the Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre.
International Film Festival – Istanbul Foundation of Culture and Arts organises this annual film festival in Istanbul. (http://film.iksv.org)

October

Istanbul Jewellery Show – Lovers of jewellery will enjoy this interesting event in Istanbul that takes place in Spring and Autumn. (www.istanbuljewelryshow.com)

May

Istanbul Theatre Festival – Theatres become the setting for diverse performances of both European and Turkish thespian pieces in this event in Istanbul.
International Istanbul Baroque Music Festival – The Istanbul Baroque Ensemble presents a program of concerts, operas and other performances throughout the city in this event in Istanbul. Also featuring international solo artists.

November

Istanbul International Short Film Festival – This is an annual international short film event in Istanbul. (www.istanbulfilmfestival.com)
Istanbul Book Fair – This is an annual book event in Istanbul which plays tribute to a different country each year. (www.istanbulbookfair.com)
Auto Show Istanbul – All car enthusiasts can visit this annual event in Istanbul to admire the newest technology in this field.

June

International Music Festival – All lovers of classical music are drawn to this running festival in Istanbul. (http://muzik.iksv.org)

December

Flower Show – The Istanbul Fair Centre hosts this professional exhibition of plants and flowers in this popular annual event in Istanbul. (http://flowershow.com.tr)